SHERMAN-Carl Eugene Morrison, 86, of Sherman, died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his home, with family at his side.

He was born November 3, 1932 in Mount Sterling, OH, the son of the late Earl C. Morrison Sr. and Glady Smith.

Carl's first career was with the Army, having volunteered to serve his country upon graduating high school in 1952 and retiring in 1974. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired with the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC). His second career was in the restaurant industry. He owned and operated the Cast Aways Restaurant in Falconer, and Uncle Carl's Family Restaurant in Brocton, and ran the Theater Motel and Restaurant in Westfield and was a cook for the Westfield VFW. He had also run a state Children's home for several years and was the owner and operator of a private nursing home for several years.

He was a life member and past Commander of the Westfield VFW Post 6764, and the Westfield American Legion, Post 327.

Carl enjoyed taking care of people and animals, living a farming life, cooking, and time with friends and family. He was a very wise, and selfless man. However, he was never wrong.

He is survived by his companion of over thirty years; Michael Beatman, of Sherman, his eight children; Candy Jean Wick Wakley of Ripley, Dawn Lee Wick, of Shelby, NC, Casey John (Lucky) Wick of South Africa, Shane Joseph (Ruth) Wick, of Clymer, Rae Ann (Aaron) Firster, of Sherman, Michael (Tanya) Beatman, of Sherman, Amy (Mark) Crandall, of Mayville, and Steven Beatman, of Sherman, a lifelong friend; Betty Eppinger, and  many nieces, nephews, and kids that he has mentored and cared for.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; Earl C Morrison Sr, and Gladys Smith, his siblings; Welden Morrison, Betty Morrison, Earl Morrison Jr., Barb Nueber, Charles Ray Jones, Lavern Jones Wick, and Terry Allen Jones, two twin infant children from Korea, a nephew; Stacy Bradshaw Hanold, and a great niece; Jennie Marie Wick.

The funeral will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Freay Funeral Home in Mayville (139 S Erie St) where full military honors will be given by the Westfield VFW Post 6764 Honor Guard. The Rev. David Cooke will officiate. Burial will be in the Sherman Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9PM on Monday, October 14 ^th , at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions towards services can be made to the Freay Funeral Home.

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